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John Joseph Quinlan

Died October 2, 1953

John Joseph Quinlan served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Lieutenant John Quinlan was killed in an automobile accident on State Route 52 in Fallsburg, New York, while performing spot-checks on areas under his command. It is believed he swerved to avoid a deer or oncoming vehicle, and crashed into a ravine.

Lieutenant Quinlan was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He had served with the agency for 16 years and was stationed at the Grahamsville Precinct.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York City Board of Water Supply Police
Lieutenant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 47-W · Line 27 cut as JOHN JOSEPH QUINLAN
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Lieutenant Quinlan gave the New York City Board of Water Supply Police 16 years.

Thank you for your service to the Grahamsville community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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